The Best Thing

one of the recommended dramas to watch in 2025. a very healing story!

100% recommended, loved the chemistry between Zhang Ling He and Xu Ruo Han so much that I need them to work together in another project, both of them really did a great job playing Su Ye and Xi Fan. The storyline is very light and the other supporting cast also did a great job, they gave it a good amount of screen time! The cinematography is wow one of my favorites among the c-dramas I've watched. The OST is also very ear-catching love it so much. Overall I really enjoyed this drama and will definitely watch it again! One of the downsides is the number of episodes is too few for me to hope for more. Anyway this drama will be one of my favs! He Su Ye and Shen Xi Fan you guys will be missed by me!

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Heartwarming but no Plot

Update: I have completed the drama and I will add .5 to my initial rating just for the proposal and wedding, the wedding scene made me smile/laugh.
Although the drama was at its core, heartwarming, it ultimately wasn’t the best thing I have watched.

I am @ ep24 and I have on an overall scale enjoyed the drama but I have rolled my eyes a couple of times with some things
I like how she went to him for the confession but first of all, she took off from work but all of a sudden we see her @ work just so she can “surprisingly” see the gift left by that crazy ass ex and then have her “I have moved on” revelation, also the whole let’s go throw out the trash so as not to have the confession scene in a less picturesque place, that scene was IMO done only because they wanted the whole petal falling when they kissed scene, if so they should have just organically met outside.
Then we have seen that their building uses passcodes but all of a sudden. She now forgot her keys and she has to stay @ his place, they have been drumming their matured ages in our ears the whole drama, why then is this roundabout tactics needed for her to stay over in his place.
Finally, i know breakups can be hard but I felt this drama went way overboard with her grief and anguish. She already cried and mourned the relationship after it ended and I get she didn’t get closure since he broke up with her over text, but crying and wailing and have literal nightmares one year later just felt a bit too much for my likeness, not forgetting the whole getting insomnia because of a relationship.
But i do really love her parents relationship and her relationship with them, also her relationship with her friends… i wish we got to see more of her friends romantic relationship
Will update my final rating after I finish the drama but so far

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what a healing drama <3

Oh my goodness, where do I even begin with this drama??
First of all, this drama made me a fan of ZLH and Xu Ruohan. Their chemistry was so so good, and I just loved how natural their scenes were.

If I could describe this drama in one word, it would be comforting. It feels like a warm hug or a fuzzy blanket or jacket being draped around your shoulders when you are cold. This drama really spoke to me in terms of how hesitant Shen Xifan was when it came to love. Her ex-boyfriend is horrible, and the fact that he ghosted her?? (oh absolutely not!!!) My heart hurt for her throughout this drama, especially when her ex was saying nasty things to her.

Xifan being hesitant of love and also entering a new relationship felt very relatable to me. While her rejecting He Suye at first did sting, I do think that it made sense for her to do so because of how draining her previous relationship was. I mean, the poor girl literally developed insomnia from the strain that the relationship was taking on her, as well as the physical demand of her job as a hotel manager. She needed to take time for herself to decide what she really wanted, and I honestly loved that. She didn't want to rush into a new relationship when the first one left such a deep scar on her. She also didn't fully love herself, and perhaps didn't think that she wasn't deserving of such affection and kindness from He Suye.

And honestly, don't even get me started on her friends and her parents. They were fantastic, and also excellent support systems for Xifan. They were there for Xifan no matter what, and gave her comfort when she needed it. Her friends also didn't reveal their relationship to Xifan right away, which I honestly appreciated? I don't know why, but I kinda like that they kept it lowkey.

And I mean, we HAVE to talk about He Suye. I mean, he is the literal definition of a green flag man. He can cook, is a doctor, and is also a total gentleman but also shameless?? YES PLS!! Also, I absolutely LOVE how he protected Xifan from her ex-boyfriend without having to resort to violence. The way that he just naturally showed up at her doorstep under the pretense of giving her food that he had prepared?? And then stepping in front of Xifan to shield her from her ex?? UGHHH and its the way that he didn't have to say much? Also, can we talk about how patient he was with Xifan?? Even though she rejected him, Suye never gave up on her, and still showed that he cared for her, even though he was hurt.

ALSO can we PLEASE talk about these quotes?

"In my eyes, you get better and more deserving of love than the last. So, from now on, just focus on loving yourself. As for the rest, leave it to me."

"Give me your life's time, and I'll give you my life's love. Everyday, I want to wake up with you in the sunlight, fall asleep to the sound of rain, run with you in the sunset, and chat with you under the moonlight. Just like this honeysuckle flower, after this winter passes, we will be like two flowers on one stem, with all my heart."

"But, in my heart, you are the most beautiful scenery in this world. Falling in love with you is the luckiest thing I've ever done. Loving you is the best thing I've ever done."

"We met at a not so good time. At that time, I never even thought that every day with you would be so interesting. You made my gray life suddenly be full of color."

Yeah, these quotes brought tears to my eyes. They are just so beautiful and it just shows how much He Suye loves her:((( This drama was so comforting and healing, and I loved that He Suye and Xifan became each other's safe spaces <3

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Something very special about this drama

Something very special about this drama
Such cinematography, such ost, such bgm.. something I will never forget! Something I really was touched by !
By very first scene I was sure there a piece of art waiting.. but I was not expecting this much ..
I really really love how they capture emotion , the cinematography ,there something special about this! In some scenes the subtle slow motion of their laughter , their eye language, their kisses , the music
It feel soo melancholic so warm !!
The first thing I thought when I saw the drama was if studio ghibili has a drama this how it would be !

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It makes you wanna fall in love and find your He Su Ye in life too!

what an enjoyable few weeks it has been! Both ML and FL are just eye candies! Really like the simple story line, with not too much drama. Reality is already harsh enough. It’s just nice to have a light drama to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside! This drama is really pretty in a lot of ways, from the visuals, sets, to outfits. It is so much fun to watch the main leads grow in love together. One thing this drama reminds us about is to always love yourself first. Seld confidence follows when you take care of yourself well. Honestly will be one of those dramas I would rewatch!

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Just a really beautiful drama

I really loved this show. The stunning floral aesthetics add a dreamy charm to every scene, making it visually captivating. The insights into traditional Chinese medicine were fascinating and seamlessly inserted into the plot.

Most importantly, the acting was exceptional, with Xu Ruo Han delivering a standout performance. Her portrayal was natural, emotional, and incredibly enjoyable to watch, bringing her character to life with grace and authenticity. Her style throughout the series was extremely beautiful.

Overall, this drama is a must-watch for anyone who loves a well-acted, visually stunning, and culturally rich story

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Everyone on the feeds keep buzzing about this, and this also has Zhang Ling He. So let me just check this out…

Story about Shen Xi Fan (XF) & He Su Ye (SY). XF is a manager in a 5-star hotel. Our story started with XF suffering from insomnia and migraines due to her problem with her boyfriend, Yan Heng (YH). Her parents suggest XF to see a Chinese medicine doctor & consult about her insomnia. So, obeying her parents, XF goes to see a Chinese medicine doctor and meets the gentle and handsome Chinese medicine doctor SY. Although reluctant to take the bitter medicine, XF’s parents make sure she takes the medicine.

Charmed & falls in love at the first sight with XF, SY tries to pursue her. But he finds out that XF has a boyfriend & he’s the root problem of XF’s insomnia. So, as a good doctor & friend, SY often tries to cheer XF & give her suggestions regarding her problem with her BF. And slowly but sure, their relationship grows into something more.

XF on the other hand, although also been charmed by SY, but at first she still has a BF. So XF tries to match SY to her best friend, Xu Xiang Ya (XY). But soon, XF's problem with YH grows even larger & one day YH just asks for a break up through text & that’s almost devastating XF. But thanks to SY’s companion, XF finally cheered up.

So, now SY & XF have mutual feelings for each other & both are single. Does that mean they will be in a relationship? No, not really. Cause the problem now, XF has plans to go abroad to study for her master's degree. And since XF had a bad experience with YH regarding a long distance relationship, XF doesn’t want to start a new relationship before she goes. And not only that, suddenly YH also started coming back to XF life, demanding for them to reconcile. So, how will SY & XF take control of their relationship…?

That's pretty much the story without giving any more spoilers. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Mature relationship. All the couples here are really mature adults who’s not make small problems into ridiculous fights.
+ How they promote Chinese medicine & its benefits against western medicine.
+ SY’s relationship with his dad. Usually in the drama, you either had a good or bad relationship with the parents. But here, SY’s relationship with his dad feel falls in the middle. He had a grudge against his dad & I don’t think he quite forgave him, but on the other hand he’s not really angry with his dad. So, although SY doesn’t really have the best relationship with his dad, he still can be civil with him.

What I don’t like:
- Annoying BGM. Sometimes they overuse BGM. It feels like all the romance feelings must be highlighted with BGM.

Overall this is a really good drama in my book.

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